UMass Boston

Active & Engaged Nursing Practice

Course #: NURSNG 471, Class #: 4611, Section #: 02

Description

The Professional Nursing Concepts Capstone course is designed to prepare accelerated undergraduate nursing students for NCLEX success and a smooth transition into professional practice. Through engaging and integrative learning activities, students will synthesize key nursing concepts acquired throughout their program. Additionally, students will develop a comprehensive portfolio showcasing their academic and clinical accomplishments and prepare a professional resume in anticipation of graduation. General concepts covered in this course include: Leadership Development: The course emphasizes cultivating leadership skills essential for new nurses. It includes training in communication, conflict resolution, delegation, and managing change within healthcare settings. Interprofessional Communication: Students will learn how to effectively communicate with other healthcare professionals, which is crucial for collaborative patient care. Delegation: Understanding how to delegate tasks appropriately is a key leadership skill. This course will teach students how to assign responsibilities effectively to ensure efficient team functioning. Quality, Safety, and Teamwork: The course aims to instill concepts that promote a culture of quality and safety within healthcare teams. This includes working together to enhance patient care in complex healthcare systems. Core Concepts: The course reviews essential concepts such as accountability, clinical decision making, communication and collaboration, evidence-based practice, healthcare systems, managing care, professionalism, and teaching and learning. NCLEX Preparation: The course includes a focus on preparing for the NCLEX exam, with strategies for success, practice exercises, and remediation to ensure students are ready for licensure as professional nurses. In summary, this course equips students with the leadership and practical skills essential for their transition into the role of a professional nurse, while thoroughly preparing them for the NCLEX exam. It strikes a balance between theoretical knowledge and practical application, focusing on quality care and patient safety within complex healthcare systems.

Prerequisites

Pre-requisites: NURSNG 370 and NURSNG 371 and NURSNG 372 and NURSNG 373